Weather and Climate- Lesson 2

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compass

Back

A tool used to find north, south, east, and west

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drought

Back

A prolonged period of less than usual rainfall producing a shortage of water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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flood

Back

A condition where too much rain falls, streams and rivers overflow their banks.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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hail

Back

A type of icy precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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inference

Back

To use background knowledge and an observation to draw a conclusion.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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lightning

Back

A large-scale, natural, electric discharge in the atmosphere.

Front

organize

Back

To sort or group items.

Front

rain gauge

Back

A tool used to measure the depth of rain.

Front

severe weather

Back

Harsh, extreme or dangerous weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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thermometer

Back

A tool used for measuring heat.